What is Ileostomy?
An Ileostomy is a surgical procedure that makes either permanent or temporary opening in the abdomen from the small intestine to allow the intestinal waste to pass through without passing through the colon or rectum. The opening at the abdomen is called stoma. In this procedure, all the solid digestive waste is collected in a pouch which is worn outside the body of the individual.
What are the indications of Ileostomy?
An Ileostomy is indicated for the following conditions:
What is the postsurgery care/recovery care for Ileostomy?
Who can perform Ileostomy [Right specialist type for Ileostomy]?
An Ileostomy can be performed by:
What is the cost of Ileostomy?
Cost of Ileostomy depends on the following factors:
Minimum amount to be paid for Delhi in Bangalore starts from Rs.35,700
Average charges for Ileostomy in Delhi is approximately Rs.70,350
Maximum expenses for Ileostomy in Delhi rises up to Rs.107,100
Is Ileostomy a major surgery or minor surgery?
An ileostomy is a major surgery as it connects the one end of the small intestine under the abdominal wall surface to eliminate the solid waste without passing through colon.
What are the risks and complications associated with Ileostomy?
Risks and complications of Ileostomy are:
How long does it take to complete Ileostomy?
Generally, Ileostomy takes 1-2 hours to complete.
What is the recovery time?
The patients who undergo Ileostomy may take 2-6 weeks to recover completely.
What is the success rate of Ileostomy?
The success rate of Ileostomy depends on the following factors
However, the success rate of Ileostomy may range from 65% to 80%.
Is Ileostomy permanent?
An ileostomy is a permanent surgery as it involves the surgical incisions and bypass of the small intestine towards the abdominal cavity and creating an opening for the excretion and removal of stool, which gets collected in specialized collection pouches called stoma.